Christian Realism

Patriotism is part of our repertoire of civic ideals and identities, as Jean Bethke Elshtain reminded us. While its excesses and perversions are to be lamented, Patriotism rightly perceived yields a concern for the moral tenor of one’s culture.

From the Archives of Christianity & Crisis Magazine: October 13, 1947.

Corrymeela’s community believes no one can unwind every evil of the past, so each person can only decide how he will live with others in the present.

Through the Good Friday Agreement, Corrymeela was an epicenter for people working towards a peaceful settlement to the Troubles.

American national interests and our willingness to spend power for global common good are more closely aligned than many seem to believe.

if the flooding of the frontlines by unprepared new recruits results in exorbitant Russian casualties, the true effect may be to make Russia’s armed forces look weaker than ever.

American audiences are still hungry for cinematic portrayals of the old virtues: patriotism, heroism, courage, and self-sacrifice

Putin has failed to meet his objectives, but Ukraine has a difficult rebuilding process ahead, even with expected international support.

While a nation’s primary obligation is to its own citizens, our moral tradition demands that we cultivate the power to help where we can